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Budget 2026 cuts thousands out of seniors benefits

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers Thousands of Alberta seniors and their caregivers will lose income supports due to cuts in Budget 2026. The income… Read More »

New principal named for Raymond High School

Posted on March 20, 2026

Westwind School Division Westwind School Division has announced that Brett Ralph has been named the new principal of Raymond High School, beginning with the 2026/2027… Read More »

Physician compensation going up 22%, province says

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Zoe Mason Southern Alberta Newspapers The province has announced a substantial increase to money allocated for physician compensation. Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of… Read More »

Elections Alberta calls for more civility from all regarding ongoing petitions

Posted on March 20, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Elections Alberta released a statement addressing observed misinformation on the recall and citizen initiative petition processes. It says significant misinformation has been… Read More »

Premier Danielle Smith discusses Budget 2026

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Nerissa McNaughton Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The provincial budget has been released and Premier Danielle Smith, who is also the MLA of Brooks-Medicine Hat, shares her… Read More »

Raymond council briefs from March 9

Posted on March 20, 2026

By Heather Cameron Southern Alberta Newspapers On March 9, 2026, the Town of Raymond Town Council held a Council Meeting, and discussed several items, including… Read More »

Alberta Independence Tour met with protests during event at Medicine Hat College

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Brendan Miller Southern Alberta Newspapers More than 300 individuals attended an Alberta Independence Tour event hosted by Rebel News at Medicine Hat College on… Read More »

2025 was the 10th most expensive for weather damage

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Last year made the top 10 in insured weather damage, with costs exceeding $2.4 billion.… Read More »

Provincial hospital investments include more ICU beds in southern Alberta

Posted on March 12, 2026

Southern Alberta Newspapers Alberta’s Government has promised to create additional intensive care beds in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge as part of Budget 2026. This funding… Read More »

Budget 2026 to have a $9.4 billion deficit

Posted on March 12, 2026

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Southern Alberta Newspapers President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Nate Horner spoke to media on Feb. 26 and said Budget… Read More »

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